Fashion and Beauty on Female First

Fashion and Beauty on Female First

Prepare yourself for Christmas parties with these top tips:

1. Outfit Pre-Planning

There is nothing worse than leaving it until the day before to decide what you are wearing, praying that the postman will deliver your dress in time. Plan your outfit at least two weeks in advance to avoid stress- this way if it arrives and it doesn't fit, you'll have time to find a replacement without a last minute dash to the shops.

2. Scrub

Use a body scrub in the shower every day for the week before your big event. This way your skin will be exfoliated and smooth, a perfect base for any fake tan application.

3. Healthy Glow

The weather may be cold but your skin does not need to look grey and dull. Surrender tired-looking skin and boast a complexion that's youthful, soft, supple and in tip-top condition this party season with a high quality moisturiser such as NEOVA Crème de la Copper (RRP £88 for 50 ml available at www.myneova.co.uk). The anti-ageing moisturiser is a recommended by over 2,500 plastic surgeons and boasts a unique combination of Copper Peptides and DNA Repair Enzymes providing the perfect equilibrium to repair, remodel and reform skin. NEOVA Crème de la Copper possesses both tissue protective and repair properties aiding skin regeneration by stimulating collagen and elastin formation, diminishing fine lines and improving firmness. Backed by over 20 years of research and huge US acclaim, the formula is specifically developed to address ageing lines, wrinkles and discolorations caused by sun damage to the skin.

4. Nails

Leave nails until the day before your party. This will make them less likely to chip or break and leave your manicure looking salon fresh in time for the big night.

5. Quick Fix

Going straight from the office? Not all parties leave much time for preparation - pop a bottle of dry shampoo and instant tan into your bag, great for a quick touch up but will leave you looking like a million dollars.

6. Sexy Smooth Legs

Ensure you are LBD ready, skin is silky smooth and feeling beautiful with No!No! Hair PRO (RRP £210 available from Boots and online at www.trynono.co.uk) - the latest innovation in home hair removal that uses ThermiconTM technology, a gentle imperceptible wave of heat that removes hair in minutes. Providing a completely pain free solution for long lasting salon smoothness, the hand sized device is safe enough for use on your face, legs, under arms and even bikini line, achieving a fabulous soft finish from head-to-toe. The cordless, hand held device has adjustable treatment levels and is convenient to use whenever, wherever. So say goodbye to unwanted hair and hello to pro-longed silky smooth skin.

7. Buff

Your feet are often the first thing to ruin a party. Give your feet a buff the day before, not only will this leave your skin perfectly smooth but it will also help your feet last that little bit longer.

8. Pressed

A make-up saviour, be sure to pack pressed powder in your bag. It will eliminate any shine, leave your skin looking flawless and make your make-up last until the early hours.


by for www.femalefirst.co.uk